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Question posted by wdrobash2249 on March 30th, 2015

My New Black Ink Cartridge Prints Only Light Gray. What To Do?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on March 30th, 2015 6:27 PM

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Follow the instructions on the link https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/contentarchivals/contentarchivedpage/message-uid/4913053

Do also clean the printhead at list 3 times

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Reference Guide - Page 1

....com/go to your printer information. EN ES FR *CX017-90089* *CX017-90089* CX017-90089 Printed in [English] Printed in [Spanish] Printed in the cartridge after it is automatically installed during printer software installation. For more information, go /inkusage. PHOTOSMART 6520 e-ALL-IN-ONE SERIES English Setup Unpack and power on your printer (see setup flyer...

Reference Guide - Page 2

... the printer's email address, ePrint status, and ePrint feature. Touch View & Print, select a print type, and then browse and print photos. Cancel: Stops the current operation. 5. Copy: Make one-sided or two-sided color or black copies. Anonymous usage information storage The HP cartridges used to know your memory card into the memory card slot...

Reference Guide - Page 4

... normally do from USB to finish installing the printer software. English Windows To change from your computer or mobile device. Follow the instructions on the Wi-Fi radio, search for example: HP-Print-xx-Photosmart 6520). Use HP Setup Assistant in the Wireless Setup Wizard to your printer wirelessly, without a router HP Wireless Direct...

Reference Guide - Page 6

...For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that the HP products specified above will be ...to the customer. HP printer limited warranty statement English HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to HP. 8. Operation outside the United States (including provinces...

User Guide - Page 3

... Contents 1 HP Photosmart 6520 series Help...3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...7 Wireless status light...7 Memory cards and slots...8 3 How do I?...9 4 Print Print photos from a memory card...11 Wireless Direct print...11 Select print media...12 Load media...12 Recommended papers for photo printing...15 Recommended papers for printing and copying...15...

User Guide - Page 5

1 HP Photosmart 6520 series Help For information about HP Photosmart 6520 series, see: • Get to know the HP Photosmart • How do I? • Print • Use Web Services • Copy and scan • Work with cartridges • Connectivity • Technical information • Solve a problem HP Photosmart 6520 series Help HP Photosmart 6520 series Help 3

User Guide - Page 9

... make 1-sided or 2-sided black or color copy. 7 Scan: Opens the Scan menu where you can select a destination for downloading more . You can view and print various photos, reprint a printed photo, or upload and share your finger horizontally to help energy saving. 11 Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by cartridge. Control panel features The touch...

User Guide - Page 14

...-Photosmart 6520). 3. HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of photo paper into the photo tray with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Load paper. ❑ Insert a stack of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers. Print a photo or...

User Guide - Page 17

... designed for casual photo printing. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo...

User Guide - Page 18

... for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. If the Print dialog does not show printer options, click the blue disclosure triangle next to enable maximum dpi resolution. HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. Genuine HP cartridges are designed for more information on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are...

User Guide - Page 27

... inaccurate or unavailable. Related topics • Order ink supplies Tips for working with cartridges Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1. Related topics • Order ink supplies Tips for working with cartridges Clean printhead automatically If print quality is unacceptable, and the problem is not low ink levels or non-HP ink, try cleaning the printhead from the printer...

User Guide - Page 28

a. Twist the orange cap to remove the cap. 26 Work with cartridges b. A forceful twist may be required to snap it from the packaging. Press the tab on the cartridge, then remove it off. Insert new cartridge. Chapter 7 Wait for the print carriage to move to the ink label part of the product. Work with cartridges b. Remove the cartridge from the slot. 3.

User Guide - Page 29

.... You can align the printer either from the printer display or from the printer software. Close the cartridge access door. Align printer 27 Related topics • Order ink supplies Tips for best print quality. c. Work with cartridges Align printer If ink levels are adequate, but print quality is poor, try aligning the printer for working with...

User Guide - Page 30

... cartridges NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is used in its designated HP printing device. On the Tools menu, touch and drag your computer, click All Programs, click HP. If it is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been reached. b. Click the HP Photosmart 6520 series folder, click HP Photosmart 6520 series. Follow the instruction on ink...

User Guide - Page 31

.... See Align printer and Clean printhead automatically for more information. • If you receive a low ink alert message, consider getting replacement cartridges This avoids possible printing delays. Leaving caps on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. • Insert the cartridges into place. • If print quality is poor, make sure that came with the product. See Replace the...

User Guide - Page 45

... than 30 minutes. Wait for the print carriage to move to both the printhead and the ink cartridges. To clean cartridge contacts CAUTION: The cleaning procedure should take only a few minutes. c. Press tab on the bottom of the ink cartridge. Ink cartridge problem 43 Open the cartridge access door. Solve a problem d. a. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the bottom...

User Guide - Page 46

...-free cloth. If your printer before the first print job. These cartridges are ready to go online for more information. Chapter...cartridge. Use a dry swab or lint-free cloth to meet the contacts on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. h. Reinstall the ink cartridge. j. If you must install the cartridges that shipped in the printhead. Failure to install the SETUP cartridges...

User Guide - Page 50

...usage information. Cartridge yield Visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies for the HP Photosmart are located in...Cartridge Chip Info, and then touch Off. Print specifications • Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document. • Method: drop-on estimated cartridge... the complexity of gray) • Maximum scan size from the HP Photosmart may be slightly distorted...

User Guide - Page 52

...mode after five minutes of product life. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams are printing through a wireless or Ethernet connection over a network, Auto Power-Off should be ...minutes, or After 15 minutes. HP conserves resources by default when you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. TIP: If you must...

User Guide - Page 61

...stewardship program 49 environmental specifications 48 I interface card 31 N network interface card 31 P phone support 40 phone support period period for support 41 print specifications 48 R recycle ink cartridges 50 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 54 wireless statements 56 S scan scan specifications 48 system requirements 48 T technical information copy specifications 48...